I was 10 feet away from John Romero, and you probably weren’t (although there’s a fair chance you were closer…) I live – by road – between 130 and 163 miles from the Norbreck Hotel in Fleetwood, Blackpool, the venue for this weekend’s PLAY Expo event. An early start shouldRead More →
How a radical design built entirely from PCBs challenges the way we think about consoles and consumer electronics Consumer technology has long followed a predictable formula. Inside, there’s a printed circuit board (PCB) packed with chips, connectors, and wires. Outside, there’s a casing—plastic, metal, or sometimes wood—designed to protect theRead More →
We’ve rounded up some of the best retro games and collections for the Nintendo Switch, available on Switch Online or as purchases. The Nintendo Switch is probably the best platform for casual retro gaming. You don’t need to mess around with emulators, a vast number of titles are available fromRead More →
One of the driving forces behind the explosion in retro gaming over the past decade is the Raspberry Pi. This simple and affordable series of single-board computers (also known as SBCs) has revolutionized retro gaming by making it accessible, affordable, and customizable. From emulating classic consoles to inspiring DIY projects,Read More →
Veteran game artist Stoo Cambridge – best known for Cannon Fodder, Sensible World of Soccer and many more – talks to Christian Cawley about his latest project, UrbX Warriors for the Spectrum Next, why making indie games today is about much more than coding, and how he keeps his creativityRead More →
Today, I’m showing you why you don’t need to spend money on The Spectrum to enjoy ZX Spectrum games. Emulation is easier, especially if you own a Raspberry Pi. Released in 1982 in the UK and Europe, the British-built ZX Spectrum was a budget home computer that contributed hugely toRead More →
The world of technology has brought about many changes over the years, including the rise of abandonware. Abandonware refers to software that is no longer being sold or supported by its creator, but can still be downloaded and used by users. But is it illegal to use abandonware? Is abandonwareRead More →
Grab some classic video games from the best abandonware sites on the web. A recent statistic reveals that just 13% of published video games are available to buy and play on current gen systems. The other 13% are lost to time and collectors. Some games cannot or will not beRead More →
Surviving your first night in Rust feels like a victory, but it’s just the beginning. The real depth comes from mastering multiplayer dynamics that separate casual players from server legends. Team coordination, server politics, and social warfare create layers of complexity that transform a simple survival game into something farRead More →
